Add 10/21 and 48/63
10/21 + 48/63 is 26/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 63 is 63
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
10/21 = 10 × 3/21 × 3 = 30/63 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 1 = 63,
48/63 = 48 × 1/63 × 1 = 48/63 - Add the two like fractions:
30/63 + 48/63 = 30 + 48/63 = 78/63 - 78/63 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 10/21 + 48/63 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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